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Green Slate Gravel Path – Melneuf lock loop from Redon

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Green Slate Gravel Path – Melneuf lock loop from Redon

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Green Slate Gravel Path – Melneuf lock loop from Redon

03:22

68.7km

110m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 68.1 km for 10 m

After 68.2 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.57 km

Towpath of the Nantes to Brest Canal

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Here you cycle on the old towpath along the Nantes-Brest canal. You can see swans floating on the water.

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10.3 km

Green Slate Gravel Path

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I was always fascinated by the green colour of the slate, which was chosen here as fine gravel for the road surfaces

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29.9 km

Melneuf Lock

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Here the lock and the spillway are separated by an island, which accentuates the charm of the place.

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30.3 km

Melneuf lock

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Here, the lock and the spillway are separated by an island, which adds to the charm of the place. Picnic table.

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31.1 km

Beautiful scenery along the Nantes-Brest canal

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Very pleasant passage along the canal from Nantes to Best. Track well laid out and practicable by all.

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34.3 km

La Touche Lock

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Beautiful lock. Number 15 from Nantes. On sunny days, you'll find a tavern there.

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46.4 km

L'Isac - super wide and aquatic plants

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The bank formation looks special.
Aquatic plants grow like carpets on both sides.

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67.9 km

Redon is a small historic town full of charm. It is located at the crossroads of the western waterways with the Nantes-Brest canal, and the Channel-Ocean link. The Grand’Rue is lined with elegant half-timbered houses.

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68.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.7 km

3.53 km

2.49 km

1.66 km

900 m

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.4 km

6.62 km

1.53 km

896 m

132 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

42°C

22°C

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Comments

October 27, 2021,Sortie canal

Hi friends, this morning a little walk on the canal in the fog

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November 21, 2021,Sortie gravel

Hi friends, a little stroll along the canal, I'm enjoying the fall colors

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Green Slate Gravel Path

Melneuf Lock

Melneuf lock

Beautiful scenery along the Nantes-Brest canal

La Touche Lock

L'Isac - super wide and aquatic plants

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